How To Fix SOMU_ERROR013 - No service assigned to form &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOMU_ERROR - Output Management: Utilities

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No service assigned to form &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOMU_ERROR013 - No service assigned to form &1 ?

  The SAP error message SOMU_ERROR013 ("No service assigned to form &1") typically occurs in the context of SAP's output management, particularly when dealing with forms in the SAPscript or Smart Forms environment. This error indicates that the system cannot find a service assigned to the specified form, which prevents the output from being generated.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Service Assignment: The form specified in the error message does not have a service assigned to it in the output configuration.
  Incorrect Form Name: The form name provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the output type or the associated form.
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, the service assignment may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Form Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code NACE (for output types) or SPRO (for configuration).
  Navigate to the relevant output type and check if the form is correctly assigned to the output type.
  Ensure that the form name is correctly specified and matches the one used in the output type configuration.
  
  
  
  Assign a Service:
  
  If no service is assigned, you can assign a service to the form in the output type configuration.
  In NACE, select the output type, and then check the "Processing routines" to ensure that the correct form is linked to the output type.
  
  
  
  Verify Output Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the output type is correctly configured for the application area you are working with (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  Check if the output type is active and properly set up for the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the form was transported, ensure that all necessary objects, including the service assignment, were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the form with the correct service assignment.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the output processing to see where the assignment is failing.
  Use transaction SE80 or SE37 to analyze the function modules related to output processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  NACE: Output Types Configuration
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  SE80: Object Navigator for debugging
  SE37: Function Module for checking output processing
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on output management and form configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SOMU_ERROR013 error and ensure that the form is correctly configured for output processing.